Nevada County Historical Society
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Nevada County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nevada City, California, registered in 1963, with $419,006 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
161 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City, CA, 95959 EIN 94-6103014 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$419K
▲ 86.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$183K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Nevada County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating85 mo reserves · +56% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nevada County Historical Society: 85 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Nevada County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nevada County Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 161 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City, CA, 95959
- City
- Nevada City
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107K (FY2013) to $419K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,157Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
56.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$6,157
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,006▲86.1% | $183,176▼26.5% | $1,291,927▲22.3% | $1,298,084▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $225,180▼20.3% | $249,235▲17.2% | $1,056,097▼2.2% | $1,057,428▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $282,529▼10.1% | $212,590▲10.1% | $1,080,152▲5.1% | $1,081,357▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $314,422▲170% | $193,167▲48.9% | $1,027,360▼18.2% | $1,028,232▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $116,403▼65.1% | $129,757▼18.6% | $1,255,750▼1.3% | $1,344,519▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $333,974▲133% | $159,443▲14.7% | $1,272,592▲55.6% | $1,361,828▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,176▼15.3% | $139,017▲14.4% | $817,711▲0.5% | $909,366▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $169,118▲41.4% | $121,524▲24.0% | $813,552▲6.2% | $905,632▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $119,585▼7.4% | $98,027▼34.1% | $765,980▲6.8% | $858,063▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $129,182▼48.2% | $148,713▲41.8% | $717,410▼8.2% | $810,271▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $249,317▲134% | $104,904▲30.7% | $781,553▲23.5% | $882,109▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $106,571 | $80,243 | $633,048 | $833,532 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $73K total
4 grants to Nevada County Historical Society totaling $73K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Building fund withdrawal for restoration shop expansion | 2020 | $34,370 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Expansion of the restoration shop; unrestricted | 2018 | $11,780 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Nevada county ng railroad museum restoration projects and other museum expen | 2017 | $6,888 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nevada County Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nevada County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6103014, based in Nevada City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nevada County Historical Society's EIN?
- Nevada County Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6103014.
- How much revenue does Nevada County Historical Society report?
- Nevada County Historical Society reported $419,006 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nevada County Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Nevada County Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nevada County Historical Society (EIN 94-6103014) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.